Contributions of Women (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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Which groups did both women focus their service on?
Which groups did both women focus their service on?
Vulnerable & overlooked members
What effect did both women's work have on church authorities?
What effect did both women's work have on church authorities?
It compelled them to respond & act
How did Prejean carry out her mission?
How did Prejean carry out her mission?
Through established church frameworks
What pressure did McAuley face regarding her work?
What pressure did McAuley face regarding her work?
She was compelled to become a nun
Why did McAuley fear not having formal religious status?
Why did McAuley fear not having formal religious status?
The church would remove her from work
What did church authorities demand from McAuley before continuing her work?
What did church authorities demand from McAuley before continuing her work?
Formal religious commitment
How did Prejean's freedom compare to McAuley's?
How did Prejean's freedom compare to McAuley's?
Prejean had greater freedom to choose
What is the key distinction between the two women's experiences?
What is the key distinction between the two women's experiences?
Their institutional freedom
What social attitudes benefited Prejean in her work?
What social attitudes benefited Prejean in her work?
More progressive social attitudes
How was women's independent religious work viewed in McAuley's era?
How was women's independent religious work viewed in McAuley's era?
With much greater suspicion
If McAuley worked today, what would likely be different?
If McAuley worked today, what would likely be different?
She wouldn't be forced into religious life
What did both women ultimately achieve despite their challenges?
What did both women ultimately achieve despite their challenges?
They created lasting change